Vavuniya A Field observation and problem identification session at a training workshop on incorporating DRR into Urban Planning. Copyright: UN-Habitat Participants in discussion at a training workshop on incorporating DRR into Urban Planning. Copyright: UN-Habitat Project stakeholders participate in a hazard mapping exercise. Copyright: UN-Habitat Project stakeholders participate in a hazard mapping exercise. Copyright: UN-Habitat Ms. Indu Weerasoori, National Project Manager of UN-Habitat, ceremoniously opens the Disaster Resilient Urban Planning and Development Unit in Mullaitivu. Copyright: UN-Habitat Local Authority and other Government staff receive GIS training. Copyright: UN-Habitat Trainees and trainers pose at the culmination of a successful GIS training programme. Copyright: UN-Habitat Related ResourcesProject PageProject BrochurePhoto GalleryDisaster Resilient City Development Strategies for Sri Lankan CitiesProject Evaluation ReportDisaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness PlansAkkaraipattu [English/15Mb]Mannar [English/35Mb]Mullaitivu [English/15Mb]Vavuniya [English/21Mb]NewsThe Urban Development Authority and UN-Habitat jointly organise a workshop on Urban ResilienceUN-Habitat Launches Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness Plans for Four Cities in the North and East with Funding from the Government of AustraliaGovernment of Australia Supports Mannar Urban Council to Mitigate the Risk of Sea Water Intrusion in a Vulnerable Coastal VillageUN-Habitat to Launch Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness Plans for Four Cities in the North and East of Sri Lanka with funding from the Government of AustraliaGovernment of Australia Supports the Vavuniya Urban Council to Mitigate the Risk of DisastersUN-Habitat Implements Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives in Mannar Town in Sri Lanka’s Northern ProvinceTraining on Geographic Information Systems for Disaster Resilient Urban Planning for Local Authority Officers and Urban PlannersDisaster Resilient Urban Planning and Development Unit for Akkaraipattu Municipal CouncilLeadership Training for Community Leaders in Sri Lanka’s Disaster-Prone Areas by UN-Habitat and the Disaster Management CentreAustralian Government Funding for Disaster Resilient Urban Planning and Development Units for Local Authorities in Mannar, Mullaitivu and VavuniyaTraining Programme on Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction into Urban Planning and Development for Planning Officials in the North and East of Sri LankaCity Council Leaders from Eight Cities Discuss Disaster Resilient City Development Strategies and the Way ForwardAustralian Funding to Make More Sri Lankan Towns Resilient to DisastersNews LinksDaily FT, 1st May 2013: Australian funding to make more Sri Lankan towns resilient to disastersSunday Observer, 5th May 2013: To Improve Planning And Community Resilience: Aussie Govt funds Rs. 130m for disaster-prone citiesLBR, 30th April 2013: Sri Lanka’s North gets disaster resilient funds: The government of Australia funds 130 million rupees for disaster resilient this yearThe Island, 29th April 2013: Australian funding to make more Sri Lankan towns resilient to disastersDaily News, 1st May 2013: Australian funding to make more Sri Lankan towns resilient to disastersPrevention Web, 1st May 2013: Australian funding to make more Sri Lankan towns resilient to disastersDefense.lk, 30th May 2013: Australian funding to make more Sri Lankan towns resilient to disastersIndia Environmental Portal: Australian funding to make more Sri Lankan towns resilient to disasters
